CHRO — Strategic People Leader for Mission-Driven Growth

Penn-Mar Human Services; Freeland (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b retirement plan

457 plan

Disability insurance

PTO and 12 paid holidays

Job summary

Penn-Mar Human Services is seeking a strategic Chief Human Resources Officer to lead our people strategy and HR function. Reporting to the President and CEO, the CHRO will serve as a trusted advisor to the Leadership Team and ensure our workforce, culture, systems, and practices support our mission and long-term success.

The role requires 10+ years in HR, including 5+ in a senior supervisory role, with SPHR or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR, organizational development, or related field.
• 10+ years of HR experience, including 5+ years in a senior HR supervisory role.
• Current HR certification; SPHR or equivalent preferred.
• Experience leading diverse teams and developing HR strategy, policies, programs, and systems.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and compliance practices.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to belonging, inclusion, and person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategic objectives.
• Advise CEO and Leadership Team on workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead HR team overseeing talent acquisition, employee relations, learning and development, compensation, benefits, HR tech, recognition, and analytics.
• Develop and implement agency policies, recruitment/retention strategies, and employee relations processes.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and oversee related EEOC and DOL matters.
• Oversee compensation/benefits programs and manage broker/third-party relationships.
• Oversee HR technology, processes, systems improvement, HR analytics, and KPIs.
• Develop and manage HR budget and payroll compliance.
• Serve on Retirement Committee with fiduciary responsibility for 403(b) plan.
• Collaborate with Finance on insurance and risk management; contribute to senior leadership policy/strategy.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

HR policy development

Workforce planning

Stakeholder advisory

Change management

Education

Master’s degree preferred / Bachelor’s degree required

Job description

Penn-Mar Human Services is seeking a strategic Chief Human Resources Officer to lead our people strategy and HR function. Reporting to the President and CEO, the CHRO will serve as a trusted advisor to the Leadership Team and ensure our workforce, culture, systems, and practices support our mission and long-term success.

The role requires 10+ years in HR, including 5+ in a senior supervisory role, with SPHR or equivalent preferred.